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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 345.15 and 206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 345.15 and 206.91 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 345.15 = 206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/345.15 = 206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 345.15 × 206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 71,414.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,414.99/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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